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Design engineer

Plymouth
Permanent
Gibson Search
Design engineer
£32,000 - £38,000 a year
Posted: 18h ago
Offer description

As a key member of Pioneer Safety Group, Pyropress manufactures explosion protection solutions for energy and process industries, producing flameproof and intrinsically safe industrial switches, transmitters, warning sounders and beacons, emergency call-points, and valves.

We have a requirement for a Design Engineer, on a permanent, or 6 month contract to produce ATEX & IECEx components and assemblies, primarily mechanical, with some electro-mechanical content, using your experience as a Design Engineer in machined parts, casting design, mechanical assemblies, shafts, bearings and seals arrangements.

The Design Engineer is responsible for:

* Creating 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Design Suite

* NPD

* Continual improvement

* Problem solving -investigation and support in resolution of production and assembly problems

* Producing and maintaining product, project and operational documentation - wiring diagrams, CAD models and technical files

* Certification & business accreditations

* Ensuring adherence to to legislation

* Working closely with our Manufacturing Engineer as well as 3rd parties such as suppliers, technology experts and external to achieve business goals

* Representing the business from a technical perspective with customers, suppliers and 3rd parties, undertaking travel to suppliers, trade events and our other businesses

Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge & experience

* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of manufacturing techniques of at least turned and machined parts in stainless steel, castings and thermoset polymers and the associated design principles.

* Working knowledge of applying GD&T.

* Ability to interpret standards and regulations to meet legal requirements.

* Knowledge of Engineering quality control standards and processes.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and departments.

* Strong IT skills including CAD (Autodesk Inventor 3D & 2D), Autodesk Vault, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook.

* Demonstrable problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills

* Ability to plan and organise effectively

Desirable qualifications, experience and knowledge

* Educated to degree level or equivalent

* Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, etc.)

* Proficient with MRP or manufacturing software systems.

* ATEX and IECEx certification schemes.

* Experience in European Directives and routes to compliance.

If you have not received a response within 3 working days, then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Strictly no Agencies

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